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Teacher With SEND Responsibilities
Required from 4th January 2027
Full time
Permanent
Grade and Salary
M1-UPS3 plus TLR
Whitegate Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an excellent teaching practitioner who has high expectations of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
About The Role
To lead the strategic development of the school's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEN pupil achievement.
To be a champion for our children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and ensure their full participation in all aspects of school life.
To undertake the teaching of general subjects, in accordance with the School Teachers Professional Standards, to a KS1 or KS2 class on a job-share basis as well as pastoral and administrative duties in respect of pupils in this class and responsibilities in the school.
The postholder is responsible for the supervision of the work of the Pastoral Lead and teaching assistants.
To interact on a professional level with colleagues and seeks to establish and maintain productive relationships with them in order to promote mutual understanding of SEND inclusion practices.
We warmly welcome applications from those who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and thrives on challenging themselves and others to keep on improving. Our working relationships are positive, supportive and forward looking.
You Will
- Put provision in place to ensure that progress of pupils with SEN improves relative to those without SEN.
- Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs.
- Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils.
- Support phase/key stage developments of SEN provision.
- Monitor progress towards targets for pupils with SEN.
- Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national data.
- Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision.
- Dedicated leadership time to fulfil all aspects of the SENDCo role.
- You will be the class teacher responsible for our enhanced provision, including leading on planning and resourcing, delivering high-quality teaching, and supporting the wider team to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
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In Return We Offer
- A collaborative and supportive team of talented professionals.
- A commitment to professional development opportunities in order to enhance your ability to develop and improve provision.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children.
- Motivated, friendly and hardworking children.
- A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
- Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
- Calm and purposeful learning environments
- Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
- A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
- Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Or Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
How to apply
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
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Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/transformtrust
Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for.
Any questions or queries should be directed to Andrew Forshaw at Whitegate Primary and Nursery School, Middlefell Way, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 9JW Email: admin@whitegate.nottingham.sch.uk Telephone: 01159152944
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st September 2026 - Noon
Interviews will be held on: 30th September 2026
Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9510 children in 27 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.
We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.
We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.
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